GP360 - A Grand Performances Podcast – Details, episodes &amp; analysis

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Adrian Quesada | Ep. 4

Saturday, March 28, 2026 • Duration 28:54

Grammy winning producer, guitarist and songwriter Adrian Quesada delves into the importance of trust in the creative process, Texas as a cultural soundscape, and finding identity through music.

GP360 A Grand Performances Podcast explores the past, present, and future of free, public access to the performing arts at California Plaza in the heart of Downtown LA.

Timestamps:

(00:00) – Introduction

(04:00) – Exploring Identity Through Song

(10:05) – Trust as Part of the Creative Process

(14:53) – The Rise of Instrumental Music

(18:45) – The Cultural Soundscape of Texas

(23:40) – The importance of Geography When Performing

(27:53) - Close

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Thes One | Ep. 3

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 • Duration 25:13

Acclaimed artist Thes One reflects on the origins of his iconic hip hop group, People Under the Stairs, doing life alongside renowned rapper Double K, and the significance of performing “Farewell, My Friend” live.

GP360 - A Grand Performances Podcast explores the past, present, and future of free, public access to the performing arts at California Plaza in the heart of Downtown LA.

Timestamps:

(00:00) – Introduction

(02:00) – Time Travel to 1990s LA

(05:45) – The Formation of People Under the Stairs

(09:00) – “Farewell, my friend” Live

(15:39) – Honesty in the Music

(18:00) – Grand Performances, a Heart with Arteries

(21:05) – A Message to Double K

(22:05) – Bonus Track

(24:40) - Close

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Ciro Hurtado | Ep. 2

Thursday, January 15, 2026 • Duration 28:22

We sit with Grammy nominated artist Ciro Hurtado, one of the first artists to ever grace the Grand Performances stage. We talk to Ciro about his Peruvian origins, marching to the beat of his own drum, and what continues to inspire him.

GP360 - A Grand Performances Podcast explores the past, present, and future of free, public access to the performing arts at California Plaza in the heart of Downtown LA.

Timestamps:

(00:00) – Introduction

(02:55) - Growing up in Peru

(07:00) - Arriving in Los Angeles

(12:33) - An Evolving City

(18:30) - The Singularity of Grand Performances

(22:08) - What Inspires Ciro Hurtado

(23:03) - Bonus Track

(27:50) - Close

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Care Camp | Ep 1

Thursday, January 15, 2026 • Duration 20:38

Host Anthony Valadez looks back at his visit to Care Camp in January of 2025. Care Camp, an initiative of LA County Parks and Recreation in partnership with Grand Performances (GP), provided support to children and families displaced by the Eaton Fire. Through conversation, we highlight LA's ability to unite in the face of tragedy and examine GP's role in uplifting community in times of hardship.

GP360 - A Grand Performances Podcast explores the past, present, and future of free, public access to the performing arts at California Plaza in the heart of Downtown LA.

Timestamps:

(00:00) – Introduction

(01:43) – Exploring Care Camp

(06:05) – A Volunteer’s Perspective

(09:35) – Taking the Show on the Road

(12:55) - Adapting During Crises

(17:15) - Survivor's Guilt

(19:08) - Close

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